Gold Hoops and God Podcast
The Gold Hoops & God podcast: Empowering Millennial Latinas to live their best life! Ignite the Fire within! thanks for listening. Please spread the love and join the community on Instagram @goldhoops_god
Cheers, Dr. G
Episodes
15 episodes
S2, E5: Brujitas y Cafe, interview with Dra. Arfuso
Welcome to the Gold Hoops & God podcast!! In this episode, I interview professor and brujita Dra. Arfuso. She shares her connections to ancestral traditions including Palo. Her experience of growing up Cuban American in Calif...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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56:53
S2, E4: Tacos & Tahdig, an interview with Drea Hightower
Welcome to the Gold Hoops & God podcast! In this episode, I interview my good friend and photographer Drea Hightower. She deep dives in the complexity of identity by sharing how she learned of her Mexican heritage. A world trav...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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58:40
S2, E3: Non-linear Faith, an interview with Dr. Grace Vargas
In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague Dr. Grace Vargas. Dr. Vargas shares her experience navigating academia as a first-generation professor. She sheds light on the unique experience growing up Cuban American in the Baptist tradi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:41
S2,E2: Xicana Confessions, an interview with Brenda Vaca
Welcome to the "Gold Hoops and God Podcast!!" In this episode, I am interviewing the lovely Brenda Vaca, poet and owner of Riot of Roses Publishing House. Brenda shares with us how formative her identity as a Xicana has been, what it means to b...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:02:50
S2, E1: Finding Your Passion, an interview with Alex Drake
Welcome to the "Gold Hoops and God Podcast!!" In this episode, I am interviewing the fabulous Alex Drake. Our conversation touches upon the complexities of feeling “Latina enough,” finding your passion, and the importance of understanding that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:19
Dr. G's Top 10 Books
In this final episode of season 1, Dr. Guerra offers a list of her top 10 books. Cheers to summer reading...Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:15
Sister, Sister!
In this episode, I dive into 90s pop culture with the TV show “Sister, Sister” staring twin sisters Tia and Tamara Mowry. I’m also spending part of this episode discussing important sisters in the Catholic Church. Amazing women such as Teresa o...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:58
"Blocked and Blessed"
In this episode, I talk about understanding when a relationship has run its course and when its time to let go of the toxic people in our lives. Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:17
Dreaming of You
In this episode, I talk about dream interpretation, astral travel, and the living legacy of singer Selena Quintanilla. Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:35
"Let’s dance! Perichoresis and Divine Love"
In this episode, Dr. Guerra discusses the beautiful imagery of the Trinity as a divine dance and the importance of marching to the beat of your own drum!
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:19
"What...like its hard?"
In this episode, Dr. Guerra talks about setting and reaching personal goals. Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:57
"Botanicas, Limpias, & Evil Eye...oh my!"
In this episode, Dr. G explores aspects of Latina spiritual practices and rituals associated with Curanderismo. Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:58
"Pancakes or Salvation?"
In this episode, Dr. Guerra takes a deep dive into living out one’s faith and the various temptations along the way. Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:12